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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.86, 3,900.47 and 751.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.86, 3,900.47 and 751.12 is: 1,126.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.86 : 3,900.47 = 751.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.86/3,900.47 = 751.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.86x = 3,900.47 × 751.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.86x = 2,929,721.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,721.03/2,599.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.88

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